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Under the system of diarchy, both A and B are correct:

• Some powers are reserved and controlled by the Government of the provinces.
• Some powers were transferred to the provincial legislative council.

Explanation

The Government of Indian Act was passed by the British parliament in 1935 and came into effect in 1937.

It was based on a report by a Joint Select Committee, led by Lord Linlithgow, set up the two houses of the British parliament.

Explanation

The Muslim League did not support the Quit India Movement because it was aimed at both Muslims and then British. Instead, the League demanded "Divide and Quit".

The Muslim League, the Communist Party of India, and the Hindu Mahasabha did not support the movement.

Explanation

The Governor General of India during the partition of Bengal in 1905 was Lord Curzon. 

He aimed to improve administrative efficiency but faced significant opposition, leading to its reversal in 1911.

Explanation

Congress organized the boycott of British goods as a powerful tactic in their campaign against the Curzon administration (1899-1905).

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• Deoband Madrasah, founded by Muhammad Qasim Nanautavi on 31 May 1866.
• It is located in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
• Its first principal was Maulana Muhammad Qasim.

Explanation

The East India Company (EIC) was an English, and later British, joint-stock company

The East India Company (EIC) was founded on December 31, 1600

The East India Company (EIC) dissolved in 1874

The East India Company was founded during the rule of Queen Elizabeth I

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• Lord Ripon passed a resolution to promote local self-government in India in 1882.
• The resolution allowed local bodies to have more power, such as electing non-officials and collecting taxes Lord Ripon is often referred to as the "Father of Local Self-Government" in India.
• He passed the resolution on May 18, 1882.

Explanation

The East India Company was an English, and later British, joint-stock company.

East India Company was established on December 31, 1600.

Explanation

Pakistan Day is a solemn occasion.

It commemorates the Lahore Resolution passed on March 23, 1940.

It led to the creation of Pakistan.